How bhakti arises through sat-saṅga
Uttamā bhakti is attained only through the association of devotees and not in any other …
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Śrī Jīva Goswami on Bhagavad-Gītā Chapter 8: Three Ways of Realizing the Supreme
While the Sandarbhas emphasize the Bhāgavatam in their analysis, every now and then, Śrī Jīva …
Chanting Bhagavān’s name at the time of death
Q: If we chant Bhagavān’s name at the time of death, will it give its …
Effects of aparādha: kauṭilya or crookedness
In a previous article, I listed the five effects of aparādha. Here I examine …
The five effects of aparādha
Aparādha or offense is the primary obstacle that blocks sādhana bhakti from yielding its result. …
The need for chanting japa
We often hear that the name of Bhagavān is all-powerful, such that uttering it even …
Does self-realization have a role in bhakti?
Q: In my previous sanga, there was a lot of emphasis on self-realization. What are …
Our choice- Karna or Vibhisana?
1. Introduction
The epics—Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata—present profound psychological archetypes. Among them, Karṇa and …
Miracles and Critical Thinking for Sādhakas
Q: Somehow when it comes to miracles, I just tend to believe them unless they …
The results of sattvika, rajasika and tamasika bhakti
In a previous article, I translated the commentary by Śrī Viśvanātha’s commentary to verse …
Bhakti is self-revealing
In Anuccheda 139 of the Bhakti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami explains how bhakti is self-revealing. …
The dangers of arthavāda
Reader Sandeep ji requested help in resolving discrepancies in translations of Anu 153 of the …